At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.
Had front axle replaced 2 months ago,,
now went in for dead battery,,(unrelated) and rattling sound when turning left,,which their mechanic couldn't pick up the rattling until i went for a drive with him and pointed it out to him,,,but they already said i needed to replace the tie rod ,,i want to know if tie rod has anything to do with front axle, and if that should have been done when front axle was done
To answer your question No. some cars u don't have to bother the tie-rod to replace axle but it is very much right there and it is not a part of the axle removal job unless you were charged for a tie-rod and it doesn't sound like u were. it would have been wise to replace it then for maybe a few extra dollars
- If you need clarification, ask it in the comment box above.
- Better answers use proper spelling and grammar.
- Provide details, support with references or personal experience.
Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.
Tip: The max point reward for answering a question is 15.
It should have been thoroughly checked. Noises like these on four wheel drives could several different things. A bearing, CV axle, or the differential, or bearings in the differential. A wheel bearing will make different sounds when making a turn. A CV axle is a constant sound. Differential bearings can come and go, depending on if it is a bearing for the axle or a pinion bearing. Axle side bearings usually make a constant noise. The differential can also come and go. Depends on acceleration or slowing down. All these sounds are also with a vibration. Slight to harsh.
sounds like you also damaged tie rod ends and possibly your cv axle as well. a chuck of concrete like that will cause bad damage. put car on hoist and have a close look
Possibly tie rods or CV axle going bad. I only know that from previous experience with a similar problem, so you'd have to have it checked by a mechanic.
Jack the front of the car up high enough to get under it, put jack stands under the car for safety.
Start on either side and check the tie rod ends for looseness. If you have someone to help, have them hold one tire with hands at 3 and 9 o'clock while you grab the other tire the same way. Try to move the tire by pushing and pulling. If you feel movement, have your helper sit in the car and move the steering wheel 1/4 to 1/2 turn left and righ as you check the tie rods for which one or ones are loose.
Once you have found out which to replace, after they are replaced, you will need to have the car aligned.
Replacing tires every six months is not the worst--Sooner or later a sloppy tie rod let's go. They don't always go out all at once, but sooner or later they all need replaced.
Chrysler products as a whole are not well known for quality front end components ( I own one ) I would check the upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends for worn or damaged parts. If no satisfaction here consider returning to where it was repaired and have them re-inspect thier work. All of us in the industry do are best but none are perfect.
×